Instagram Fun

As a lifelong photographer, sharing images for fun on Instagram had an “instant” appeal to me! Most of the shots are from my iPhone and I love discovering terrific visuals from all over the world whenever I open the app. It’s yet another great way to communicate … fast and fun! Stop by!

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Moments frozen in time are the heart of photograph

Moments frozen in time are the heart of photography for me. The compelling urge to press the shutter. What is it for you? I still recall the moment I walked out of a bar in a small Andalusian village - long before digital - to this weathered face. Waiting patiently for his owner, timeworn wicker baskets slung across his back, stuffed with grasses and herbs from a day in the campo. Irresistible! #travelphotography #capturethemoment #Andalusia #photography #Spain #tellthestory

To everyone celebrating American Thanksgiving and

To everyone celebrating American Thanksgiving and keeping each other safe. May hope and gratitude be shared in equal portions. #americanthanksgiving #gratitude #hope

Checking the proof print copy of my upcoming new r

Checking the proof print copy of my upcoming new re-release, The Bridge Club, with my favourite editor! She approves ... especially the parts with dogs! #newrelease #goldendoodle #authorsofinstagram #psandsstories #thebridgeclub #womensfiction 🇨🇦

The ladies of The Bridge Club will be back Decembe

The ladies of The Bridge Club will be back December 7, 2020, including eight new bridge hands contributed by Canada’s own Audrey Grant. The story is about a lifetime of friendship ... the good, the bad and the totally unexpected ... and the bonds that kept these women together. If you are a bridge player, bonus! 🙂 #friendship #life #laughter #sorrow #womensfiction #authorsofinstagram #audreygrant #bridge #audreygrantstrategy #psandsstories 📚🇨🇦 #katerockbooktours

No matter how often I visit the same small village

No matter how often I visit the same small village, there’s always a reason to take another photo. Photography never fails to give me such pleasure… Both the moment of pressing the shutter and the endless enjoyment of the image, which become lasting memories. “Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
— Aaron Siskind #jaimelafrance #ohprovence #france4dreams #loves_france_ #photography #neverstopexploring #psandsstories #authorsofinstagram #keepbelievinginyourself

Wherever you are, may you be inspired by the beaut

Wherever you are, may you be inspired by the beauty around you. While we continue to hunker down and stay home to help keep everyone safe, let happy memories brighten your day. Keep dreaming, planning. believing. 💞 This was a 2 week home exchange a few years ago ... on our way to France, of course. 🙂 #weareinthistogether #covid_19 #stayhome #wearamask #bekind #swissalps

Today at the 11th hour of the 11th day in this the

On a cool Canadian November day, I’m enjoying th

On a cool Canadian November day, I’m enjoying the distraction of thinking about a refreshing dip in the Med on a sultry afternoon in Nice. Dream along with me! (What election...?) #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #france4dreams #francophile #psandsstories #nicefrance

Bon courage 💔

Bon weekend! “There is nothing like a dream to c

Bon weekend! “There is nothing like a dream to create the future.” ~ Victor Hugo. Dream on, my friends, a bright future awaits! As I have strolled these petites ruelles of Antibes through the years, I often imagine M. Hugo, during his time there, dreaming, writing, creating ... #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #france4dreams
#ohcotedazur #ohprovence #keepdreaming #neverstopexploring #francophile #bonweekend #amwriting #authorsofinstagram

When #covidfatigue begins to drag you down, pull u

When #covidfatigue begins to drag you down, pull up some photos and sink into them. There are days when all I want to do is be right here in Eze, taking the same photos each year ... because who can resist this beauty? Bazillions of tourists from everywhere have taken this first photo and I hope they find the same joy in remembering! Thank goodness for needed distractions! #treasurememories #covid_19 #inthistogether #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #neverstopexploring
#francophile #psandsstories #photography #kodakmoment

I love it when Amazon puts my books on sale! Bon w

I love it when Amazon puts my books on sale! Bon weekend tout le monde! Have a safe, relaxing weekend enjoying some good stories! If we can’t take a plane to our favourite far-away places, let a good book and take you there! amzn.to/2WOaOra #bonweekend #tripfiction #travelinbooks #womensfiction #lakeunionpublishing #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #psandsstories #lovetoread #authorsofinstagram #amwriting

Showtime! A Canadian Thanksgiving sunset on Georgi

Showtime! A Canadian Thanksgiving sunset on Georgian Bay and an arresting reminder of Nature’s beauty in these challenging times. “Colors are the smiles of nature." - Leigh Hunt #sunset #thanksgiving #nature #grateful #neverstopexploring #stayhealthy #keepbelieving

Thanksgiving has always been my favourite holiday

Thanksgiving has always been my favourite holiday of the year. I love the fact that there is no shopping for gifts and that the best presents of all are simply gathering with family and friends sharing food and memories and enjoying the beautiful autumn weather as we celebrate the harvest and life in our great country.It’s also a time when we think about others less fortunate and make extra efforts to fill our food banks and invite people who are on their own to join our Thanksgiving tables.In 2020 we are all facing a very different Thanksgiving day. The reality is that we cannot fill our homes with family and friends and dinners will be solitary events. Still there is so much for which to be grateful. Connect with your family and friends in other ways. Enjoy this time however you can. For those whose lives have been tragically impacted by this terrible pandemic, please know our thoughts are with you. To those essential workers who sacrifice daily, we are thankful for you. My wish for everyone ~ Stay safe, keep healthy and celebrate that attitude of gratitude! 🙏🍂🍁🍂🇨🇦 #happythanksgivng #canada #begrateful #staysafe #staywell 💪

This morning I’m filled with warm memories of ea

This morning I’m filled with warm memories of early strolls daily to the market in Antibes, taking photos and meeting friends for a café au lait before settling into the right spot to observe and absorb and write and dream. There are endless stories to share ... someday ... again ... #keepbelieving #jaimelafrance #neverstopexploring #ohcotedazur #ohprovence #france4dreams #loves_france #tripfiction #psandsstories #amwriting #authorsofinsragram

A simple reminder of love and hope, the beauty of

A simple reminder of love and hope, the beauty of family and nature. In these troubling times of pandemic, fires, floods and other natural disasters, where so much feels beyond our control, I wish you moments to feel gratitude and the promise of a better tomorrow. Vital to all of this are the gatekeepers of the future, the teachers of the world. We recognize and thank them every day, but particularly on #WORLDTEACHERSDAY. They hold the future of the world in their hands every day. “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry. #keepbelieving #gratitude #love #hope #teachers #children #future #pandemic

Bon weekend! Wishing you a safe and peaceful weeke

Bon weekend! Wishing you a safe and peaceful weekend. If you could get in a plane and go wherever you wished, where would it be? No surprise where I would be headed! Let’s all work together to make those wishes come true. Until then let books carry you away. 💞🇫🇷💞#wearamask #followguidelines #covid_19 #hope #believe #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #jaimelafrance #amwriting #psandsstories #lovetotravel #tripfiction #novelfiction #weekend

Bonjour lundi! Hello Monday! A new day, a new week

Bonjour lundi! Hello Monday! A new day, a new week! A new corner to turn! What’s your plan? Wherever you are, I hope you are doing all you can to fight this virus and help keep each other safe. We can do this👍#wearamask #listentoguidelines #weareinthistogether #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #loves_france_ #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #jaimelapaca #lovetotravel #neverstopexploring #travelinbooks #tripfiction #read #authorsofinstagram

R.I.P. RUTH BADER GINSBERG ~ Irreplaceable/Unforge

R.I.P. RUTH BADER GINSBERG ~ Irreplaceable/Unforgettable 💔

Warmest wishes to all celebrating ~ May your new y

Warmest wishes to all celebrating ~ May your new year be filled with peace, happiness and sweet moments. #roshhashanah #happynewyear #peace #happiness #sweetmoments

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